Shipping Manager

JBS Foods; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage ▶

401(k) company match after first year

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Shipping Manager to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. You will oversee three shifts in shipping, manage records, inventory control, loading/unloading, forklift operations, and shuttle drivers.

Emphasizes safety, quality, budgeting, and continuous improvement through data analysis. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong supervision, and the ability to drive efficiency across the Shipping Department.

Qualifications

• Supervision experience in shipping and inventory control is required.
• Computer skills are required for recordkeeping and data analysis.
• Soft skills are essential for leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate within USDA/HACCP guidelines.
• Promote a safe environment following safety standards.
• Produce products meeting customer requirements and provide excellent service.
• Foster a positive, morale-boosting work environment.
• Complete all paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision experience in shipping and

Computer skills

Soft skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Shipping Manager

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

General Summary: We are looking for a Shipping Manager for Pilgrim’s Shipping Department.

Pilgrim’s is seeking Shipping Manager to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. You’ll oversee critical operations during all three shifts in shipping. You’ll manage and coordinate activities of employees engaged in preparing, verifying and maintaining records on all shipments, inventory control, loading/unloading trucks, forklift driving, and shuttle drivers. This role is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, animal welfare, sanitation, budgeting, and productivity while driving continuous improvement through data analysis and process coordination. If you’re a hands‑on leader who thrives in dynamic settings and enjoys making a direct impact, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company committed to excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Operate within USDA/HACCP guidelines
• Promote a safe environment following state, federal and company safety standards
• Produce products that meet or exceed the customers’ (internal and external) requirements and provide excellent customer service
• Provide positive people oriented work environment, designed to build morale
• Complete all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have supervision experience in shipping and inventory control
• Pallet jack/Forklift certification preffered
• Computer skills
• Physical demands if applicable
• Soft skills

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary starting at $78K
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post‑offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value‑added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.